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DY58 LZS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,257 mi
Last recorded136,257 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,408 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 119,706 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 119,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 114,594 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s h/brake effieciency low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 108,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s h/brake effieciency low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

park brake requirement efficiency just met

Fail 5 Mar 2019 104,528 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

park brake requirement efficiency just met

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,243 miles

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Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,790 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,992 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,727 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,778 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 35,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,193 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DY58 LZS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY58 LZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY58 LZS registered?

DY58 LZS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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